Official DVLA Record

2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · MK53 WOR

MK53 WOR

2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2003. Recorded mileage 31,645 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin
2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 16/01/2010
Road Tax
Untaxed (01/08/2009)
Recorded Mileage
31,645 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 1.9L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 16/01/2010
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 01/08/2009
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2003
Engine
1896cc

MK53 WOR Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 17/01/2009
  • 31,645 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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MK53 WOR Mileage History

  1. 28/10/200520,192 mi
  2. 05/01/200931,589 mi+11,397 mi
  3. 17/01/200931,645 mi+56 mi

Average of roughly 3,554 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

MK53 WOR MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 14:26
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Golf (MK53 WOR) between October 2005 and January 2009.

The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 17 January 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)”; “Front Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)”; “Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)”.

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